My coffee isn't brewed. I don't really like the taste of real coffee, but am very cold natured and like to have a hot beverage, especially in the winter. I take an oversized cup, put about 1/4 water the rest milk, pop it in the microwave for about 1.5 minutes, a couple of teaspoons of instant coffee then top it w/ whipped cream ( the real stuff not cool whip). Best coffee ever.